Student Pre-Departure Guide
Refer to our guide for help on preparing for your return!
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Plan your safe return to Queensland with our Student Pre-Departure Guide and FAQs.
Refer to our guide for help on preparing for your return!
Queensland is excited to welcome international students back! We look forward to offering you opportunities to study, live, work and enjoy your time and experiences while in Queensland.
From 1am 22 January 2022, students with valid visas who are fully vaccinated with a Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approved or recognised vaccination can enter Queensland with no quarantine required. Students will be required to take a TGA approved rapid antigen test within the first 24 hours of arrival in Queensland. More detailed information on rapid antigen self-tests can be found on this fact sheet.
Please refer to our guide for further information on planning for your return.
Prior to making travel arrangements, please be aware of the Australian Government requirements and the entry requirements of the state or territory of your arrival and any state or territory you intend to travel to.
To prepare for your travel to Australia and Queensland, we recommend familiarising yourself with the following pages:
Please be aware that these health directives may be subject to change based on further advice from the Australian Department of Home Affairs and Queensland Health. Please continue to monitor the Australia Department of Home Affairs' and Queensland Health’s websites for the latest COVID-19 updates.
The Australian Government has also announced that any student visa holder, who is currently offshore and travels to Australia between 19 January and 19 March 2022, will be eligible for a AUD630 refund of their visa application charge (VAC). More information on how to apply for a refund will be available on the Department of Home Affairs website shortly.
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Australian Government information for international students
Queensland COVID-19 Vaccine Plan to Unite Families
Queensland Covid-19 statistics
Queensland Health translated resources
Last updated 19/01/2022 - We endeavour to review this page on a regular basis. Please monitor for updates.
From 1am 22 January 2022, all international students with valid visas who are fully vaccinated with a Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approved or recognised vaccination can enter Queensland with no quarantine required.
Students will be able to make their own travel arrangements directly into Queensland or via another state. You will need to ensure you comply with the requirements of the state or territory of your arrival, and any other state or territories that you plan to travel to. Please be aware that restrictions may change at short notice.
To enter Queensland, students will need to meet the following criteria:
If you intend to travel to Queensland before 1am 22 January 2022, please be aware that fully vaccinated students will still be required to quarantine as per Queensland’s COVID-19 Vaccine Plan to Unite Families.
To prepare for your travel to Australia and Queensland, we recommend familiarising yourself with the following pages:
Please be aware that these health directives may be subject to change based on further advice from the Australian Department of Home Affairs and Queensland Health. Please continue to monitor the Australia Department of Home Affairs' and Queensland Health’s websites for the latest COVID-19 updates.
For the latest updates on Queensland’s vaccination rate, please refer to the Queensland COVID-19 Statistics webpage. Please regularly check this webpage as the latest vaccination rate will help you to determine which stage of the COVID-19 Vaccine Plan Queensland is currently in, as well as how the state is tracking against planned dates for the re-opening of travel. The plan details the changes to domestic and international travel to Queensland when Queensland’s population (aged 16+) reaches 70%, 80% and 90% fully vaccinated.
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